> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.pantherprotocol.io/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.pantherprotocol.io/docs/ecosystem/ecosystem-operators/zminer/get-started.md).

# Get Started

Oshiya Node Operator Get Started

| Entry-point                                                                                           | Current version                                  | Status                          |
| ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------- |
| [Testnet Oshiya dApp](https://ipfs.io/ipfs/QmYy413dsRzntzJffa3Hr6hUVFEq7mh8pXiYAc6W9nd1eU/)           | [Stage 0](/docs/changelog/overview-1/stage-0.md) | 🚧 Migration to Sepolia testnet |
| [Docker container](https://hub.docker.com/r/pantherprotocol/miner-client?ref=blog.pantherprotocol.io) | ditto                                            | ditto                           |

## TL;DR

* A testnet version of the Oshiya mining service is live
* Earn rewards for Protocol mining

## Introduction

The testnet Panther Protocol dApp is supported by testnet Oshiya node Operators, known as zMiners. Anyone can run Oshiya and earn rewards for contributing to the Protocol.

## Prerequisites

* Ethereum-compatible EOA (externally-owned account, i.e. wallet)

> MetaMask is recommended

* Spare CPU

## Get started

### Option A: [Docker image](https://hub.docker.com/r/pantherprotocol/miner-client?ref=blog.pantherprotocol.io)

Follow the Get Started instructions in Docker.

### Option B: [dApp](https://ipfs.io/ipfs/QmYy413dsRzntzJffa3Hr6hUVFEq7mh8pXiYAc6W9nd1eU/)

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The interface provides:

1. The interval field. zMiners may adjust the cycle length by updating this variable.
2. Private key refers to the EAO to which rewards will be sent. Either enter the Ethereum account address or use the *Connect MetaMask* button.
3. RPC endpoint.

> During testnet, users may enter any viable Mumbai RPC endpoint available from [Chainlist](https://chainlist.org/chain/80001).

4. Start/Stop mining.

> Note that the current session will complete and Oshiya will terminate on *Stop*.

5. Mining attempt outcomes.

## Gotchas

* While you may run multiple instances of Oshiya, remember that the computational load will increase, and there is a race condition against other miners
* The dApp provides a very basic interface for community members interested in earning when the Protocol is released. Should tech-savvy operators make their own optimizations, zMining via the app may eventually become unviable.

## What next?

* Understand more about the [responsibility of the Oshiya module](/docs/ecosystem/ecosystem-operators/zminer.md)
* For more information, see the original [Stage 0](/docs/changelog/overview-1/stage-0.md) Get Started page